FAMILY INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

Preferred Behavioral Health Group

Toms River (NJ)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 59,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

403(b) Plan

PTO & Holidays

Long Term Disability

Life and AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs/HSA

Voluntary Benefits

Training & Development

Referral Bonus

Bilingual Spanish incentive

Job summary

Preferred Behavioral Health Group seeks a Family Intervention Specialist for its Intercept program in Toms River, NJ. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based interventions to youth and families involved with child protection and other services.

Responsibilities include home and community visits, carrying a small caseload, and coordinating with CP&P/CSOC. A master’s in a related field is preferred; bilingual Spanish is a plus with a $1,000 incentive.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work, psychology or related field preferred; or bachelor’s degree in social services with one year of related counseling/case management experience.

Responsibilities

Advocate for families in involved systems to support intervention development and child stability.
Carry a small caseload of 5 families and provide home and community-based sessions.
Attend trainings and supervision, implement feedback, and follow ethical and legal guidelines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Flexibility

Feedback receptive

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master’s degree in SW/psychology

Bachelor’s with 1 year related experience

Job description

Program: Intercept

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture. Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “Best Place to Work”, please submit your resume today for consideration!

Job Title: Family Intervention Specialist

Program: Intercept

Location: Main Office 591 Lakehurst Road, Toms River New Jersey

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: Bachelors level $55,300.00 - Masters level $59,300.00

Job Description/Summary

The implementation of Intercept offers a unique opportunity to become immersed in an evidence-based program model to serve youth & their families, as identified through the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P). The Intercept program serves a broad population of youth and families residing in Ocean, Monmouth and Mercer counties, including including those involved with multiple child-serving systems and those at high risk of removal from their families. Specialists carry a small caseload of 5 families at a time.

Responsibilities

Family intervention specialists are an advocate for the families in any involved system they are a part of, such as CP&P or CSOC (Children’s System of Care), with the purpose of gathering information specific to intervention development and advocating in the best interest of the child’s long-term stability. Specialists work with DCP&P staff regularly to assist families in successfully addressing needs and strengthening the family system.
Family intervention specialists carry a small caseload of 5 families at a time. Specialists provide individualized family sessions in the home & community settings in order to safely maintain the youth in the home. Specialists provide an average of three face-to-face sessions with the family a week, including youth & support system, at the convenience of the family.
Family intervention specialists are expected to attend and actively participate in trainings and individual and team supervision and professional development and to follow up and/or implement feedback and recommendations received from the Team Supervisor, Program Director and Licensed Program Expert. Specialists are expected to adhere to all ethical and legal guidelines, including confidentiality and mandated reporting.
Schedules for this position are non-traditional, but flexible and based around the family's availability. Since specialists are heavily involved with each family, long hours may be required to respond to families’ needs. Intercept specialists may be able to work remote, however, will be expected to report in-person for program-specific meetings at their agency. Specialists must also have their own transportation to use for work purposes. Family intervention specialists are responsible for providing after hours support to families using a rotating on-call schedule and are expected to respond in person during some crisis situations as deemed necessary by their leadership team.
Family intervention intercept specialists are not required to provide transportation for families they are serving; however, it may be a need if all other means of transportation support have been exhausted. Specialists may utilize an agency vehicle to provide transportation support.

Competencies

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Adaptable and possess the ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
Receptive to constructive feedback and willingness to implement new ideas and strategies during session
Practices a trauma informed philosophy as demonstrated through behaviors and communications, embracing it as a cultural value.

Qualifications

Education - Master’s degree in the field of social work, psychology, or related field is preferred or bachelor's degree in social services with one-year related experience in counseling and/or case management is required.
Experience - Prior case management and/or counseling experience preferred.
License - Valid New Jersey Driver's License in good standing
Bilingual in Spanish a plus - incentive $1000.00

Comprehensive Benefits Package